Small study probes dangerous duo: opioids and sedatives
NCT ID NCT04315181
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed Phase 1 study looked at how opioids and sedatives affect the body and mind when taken together. Eleven healthy adults who use these drugs non-medically rated their drug liking and other effects. The goal was to understand the interaction between these common prescription medications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Opioid agonist and sedative
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help understand the risks of combining opioids and sedatives, potentially guiding safer prescribing practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study (11 participants) focused on measuring effects, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to broader populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
Lexington, Kentucky, 40508, United States
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